Toy vehicle



Feb. 2 1926.

M. MORIHATA TOY VEHICLE f Filed May 25, 1925 Patented Feb. 2, 1926.

UNITED?` STATES;

1,571,4sa rA'rENr oFFIcE.

MATSUSUKE MORIHATA, F HONOLULU, TERRITORY OF HAWAII.

TOY VEHICLE.

Application led May 25, 1925. Serial No. 32,684.

To all 'who/m. t m f/z/ concern Be it known that` I, MA'rsUsUnnMonrift-rra, a citizen of the United Sates, residing at Honolulu, in theTerritory of Hawaii, have invented certain new and use-ful Improvementsin a Toy Vehicle, of which the following is a specification.

lThis invention relates to an improved toy vehicle, the presentembodiment being directed more particularly to one which resembles aconventional motor cycle, or a motor operated velocipede.

In producing the present invention, it has been my principal aimtoprovide an imitation motor cycle adapted to be operated moreparticularly by children, the same vembodying` an imitation engine ormotor, which resembles the kind of motor usually found on actual moto-rcycles, and there being means operating in association with thisimitation motor to produce a sound or noise simulating that made by theoperation of an actual motor.

The broad proposition stated is capable of being carried into effect invarious ways, and in ord-er that a comprehension of a preferredembodiment of the same may be had, attention is directed to theaccompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 represents a side elevation of a toy velocipede constructed inaccordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged view in section and elevation showing the motorsound producing means.

Figure 3 is a central vertical Section through the casing of theimitation motor.

Figure 4 is a detail view showing the vibrating disk, and cooperatingmeans.

Before proceeding with the detailed de.

scription of the invention, I wish it to be understood that the improvedinventive conception may be carried into effect in the embodiment ofsome other form of motor vehicle, and while the ldescription seeminglyconfines the novelty to the use of the invention upon an imitation motordriven velocipede or motor cycle, it is not be restricted to thatparticular use.

Proceeding in accordance with the foregoing, and directing attention toFigure 1 it will be seen that the reference character 1 designates anappropriately designed frame of a toy velocipede, the' same comprising afront guide Wheel 2, carried by the steering `fork 3, and apair of reardriving wheels 4 operating in association withv a crank shaft 5.Extending forwardly from the cranks of this shaft are pull rods 6connected by flexible joints with depending crank arms y7 mounted on thelower bar of the frame. Although it is not shown particularly, itisunderstood that the usual pedals 8 are employed for operatingl the crankshaft 5, and the crank arms 7. The particular method of propulsion ofthe vehicle however is not eX- ceedingly important. In order to ren'derthe structure more impressive, it embodies a relatively large saddle 9,large handle bars 10 and a gasoline tank 11. 70

It will be noted that the bottom bar of the frame is bowed somewhat toform a central seat, and in this seat is an imitation motor or engine 12embodying a disc-like casing 13 supporting a pair of diverging cylin-.75 ders 14. These parts are shaped as far as possible to approximatethe actual motors now used. In this connection attention isk directed toFigure 3 wherein it will be seen that a clamp lvserves to fasten thecasing to the frame bar, and it will be noticed that inside of thecasing is a supporting bracket 16 equipped with a journal 17 upon whicha disc 18 is mounted for oscillation. This disc (see Figure 4) isprovided with a gear segment 19, and a resilient finger 2O coopcrateswith the teeth of this segment, this finger being carried by a .strip 21which is securely fastened to the central portion of a vibratory'diaphragm 2 serving as a closure for the open side of the casing. Inorder to oscillate the disc, a link 23 is employed, the same beingconnected to the reciprocatory crank arm 7 and having eccentricconnections with the disc as better shown in Figure 2.

With the construction described, it is obvious that as' the vehicle ispropelled in the usual way, the disc 18 will be oscillated, thus movingthe gear segments 19 back and forth. The gear segments through themedium of the finger 20, and the connecting arm 21 will vibrate thediaphragm 22 thus producing a noise or sound simulating the popping of amotor. It is thus evident that an imitation motor provided with asounding device of this kind will be exceedingly effective to operate asan imitation motor vehicle.

No doubt the foregoing description taken in connection with the drawingswill enable persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates toobtain a clear understanding of the same. Therefore, a more lengt-hydescription is thought unnecessary.

Having thus -described the invention, What I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is z* l. In a toy motor vehicle of the classdescribed, a. Wheel supported frame, an imitation fuel tank carried bysaid frame, an imitation motor carried by said fra-me, said motorembodying a hollon7 casing and dummy cylinders, said casing having avibratory diaphragm, and means in said casing for vibrating saiddiaphragm to produce a popping noise.

2. In a toy motor vehicle of the class described, a Wheel supportedframe, an imitation fuel tank carried by said frame, an imitation motorcarried by said frame, said motor comp-rising a hollow casing, one sideWall of which is constructed to form a vibratory diaphragm, dummycylinders carried by said casing, a bracket in said casing, anoscillatory disk mounted upon said bracket, said disk being providedwith a peripheral'gear segment, an arm connected to and extending fromsaid diaphragm, and a resilient finger carried by said arm andcooperable with the teeth of said gear segment for vibrating saiddiaphragm.

In testimony whereof I alix my signature.

MATSUSUKE MORIHATA.

